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devonkyle77 · 06-12-2005, 10:38 PM

i realize this is probably a stupid question, but ive always wanted to know why exhausts are grounded. can anyone give me a simple answer?

**Phlip** · 06-12-2005, 10:41 PM

Why not?
safe > sorry

Ian · 06-12-2005, 10:45 PM

safe from what?

sideview_180sx · 06-12-2005, 10:47 PM

to help lessen the effect of EFI...do a google search.

**Phlip** · 06-12-2005, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mainevent212

safe from what?

shit, I dunno... nose goblins?
Nissan had it grounded from the factory, what the fuck does it hurt?

TheSnail · 06-12-2005, 10:52 PM

All the cars I have worked on, that ground has tore in half, so im guessing its a half ass ground.

Nismo180 · 06-12-2005, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by devonkyle77

i realize this is probably a stupid question, but ive always wanted to know why exhausts are grounded. can anyone give me a simple answer?

They are hoping you'll touch the exhuast the first time when it's cold and it'll shock you, then you'll be less prone to touch it when it's hot.

TheTicTac · 06-12-2005, 11:30 PM

for o2 sensor

DRFT180 · 06-13-2005, 06:32 AM

I thought it was to keep it from rusting

420sx · 06-13-2005, 07:54 AM

dont need that shit. mine torn, no need to fix it.

let me ask you although

WHY THE FUCK DIFFERENTIAL IS GROUNDED. what is it doing "electrically"?????????????!!!!!!!!!!!1

Ian · 06-13-2005, 08:10 AM

maybe it's electrically doing nothing

420sx · 06-13-2005, 08:14 AM

^hmm...... then, i suppose your ass need to be grounded this moment too?

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altralosix · 06-13-2005, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TheSnail

All the cars I have worked on, that ground has tore in half, so im guessing its a half ass ground.

Yep, mine is broken. Car still drives fine.

Dousan_PG · 06-13-2005, 11:10 AM

its for [preventing] rusting, as mentioned by drft180

Ian · 06-13-2005, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 420sx

^hmm...... then, i suppose your ass need to be grounded this moment too?

)

my ass is one of the manual models...the electric was a bit too high for my budget

420sx · 06-13-2005, 04:01 PM

^ lol. sounds like parasitic drag.... i hope u dont go outside without wearing your shroud

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420sx Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Age: 41 Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 420sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	dont need that shit. mine torn, no need to fix it. let me ask you although WHY THE FUCK DIFFERENTIAL IS GROUNDED. what is it doing "electrically"?????????????!!!!!!!!!!!1 __________________ hydropgrahics! ls1......

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TheSnail Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Marietta Georgia Age: 41 Posts: 2,434 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	All the cars I have worked on, that ground has tore in half, so im guessing its a half ass ground.

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DRFT180 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Louisiana Posts: 656 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	I thought it was to keep it from rusting

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420sx Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Age: 41 Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 420sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^ lol. sounds like parasitic drag.... i hope u dont go outside without wearing your shroud __________________ hydropgrahics! ls1......